Job Insecurity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Teachers’ Psychological Wellbeing, and Job Attitudes: Organizational Compassion as a Buffer
International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 1 - 22
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Language: Английский
Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period: evidence from a cross-sectional study
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
ongoing
global
crisis
of
Higher
Education
(HE)
institutions
during
the
post-COVID-19
pandemic
period
has
increased
likelihood
enduring
psychological
stressors
for
staff.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
factors
associated
with
job
insecurity,
burnout,
distress
and
coping
amongst
staff
working
at
HE
globally.
Methods
An
anonymous
cross-sectional
was
conducted
in
2023
across
16
countries.
Job
insecurity
measured
using
Insecurity
Scale
(JIS),
burnout
Perceived
Burnout
measure
question,
Kessler
Psychological
Distress
(K10),
Brief
Resilient
Coping
Scale.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
a
stepwise
variable
selection
method
used
associations.
Results
A
total
2,353
participated;
mean
age
(±
SD)
43(±
10)
years
61%
were
females.
Most
(85%)
did
not
feel
one-third
(29%)
perceived
their
jobs,
more
than
two-thirds
(73%)
experienced
moderate
very
high
levels
distress,
half
(58%)
exhibited
medium
resilient
coping.
part-time
[Adjusted
Odds
Ratio
1.53
(95%
Confidence
Intervals
1.15–2.02)],
having
an
academic
appointment
[2.45
(1.78–3.27)],
multiple
co-morbidities
[1.86
(1.41–2.48)],
[1.99
(1.54–2.56)]
level
[1.68
(1.18–2.39)].
being
female
[1.35
(1.12–1.63)],
[1.53
(1.20–1.97)],
(1.55–2.57)],
[3.23
(2.42–4.30)].
Staff
[1.46
(1.11–1.92)],
mental
health
issues
[2.73
(1.79–4.15)],
[1.61
(1.13–2.30)],
[3.22
(2.41–4.31)]
distress.
who
as
good
excellent
[3.36
(2.69–4.19)]
likely
have
Conclusions
Factors
identified
this
should
be
considered
reviewing
updating
current
support
strategies
all
countries
reduce
stress
improve
wellbeing.
Language: Английский
Psychosocial Risks in Non-University Teachers: A Comparative Study between Spain and Mexico on Their Occupational Health
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 6814 - 6814
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Psychosocial
risks
seem
to
have
a
great
impact
on
non-university
teachers,
giving
rise
consequences
such
as
burnout,
health
problems,
and
lack
of
engagement.
These
result
from
high
levels
stress,
caused
by
an
imbalance
between
demands
resources
at
work.
Socio-cultural
differences
Spain
Mexico,
fewer
educational
higher
job
insecurity
in
can
lead
disparity
burnout
rates,
disproportionately
impacting
the
occupational
teachers
these
countries.
Thus,
this
study
aims
(1)
analyse
psychosocial
two
samples;
(2)
evaluate
relationships
demands,
resources,
consequences;
(3)
moderating
effect
country
relationships.
Participants
were
169
Spanish
218
Mexican
teachers.
Results
showed
that
experienced
more
role
conflict,
interpersonal
work
overload,
insecurity.
In
both
countries,
overload
was
strongest
predictor
problems.
Engagement
positively
influenced
social
support
autonomy
contexts,
with
being
Mexico.
The
type
only
moderated
relationship
stronger
case
findings
provide
crucial
insights
for
development
intervention
programs
aimed
reducing
workload,
managing
conflicts,
enhancing
support,
thus
contributing
sustainability
teaching
profession.
Language: Английский
Anxiety, Depression, and Associated Factors among Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Centre Cross-Sectional Study in Zambia
OALib,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(03), P. 1 - 19
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Background:
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
inflicted
unprecedented
work-related
strain,
negatively
impacting
the
mental
health
of
many,
including
teachers.This
study
assessed
impact
COVID-19
on
secondary
school
teachers
in
Lusaka,
Zambia.Materials
and
Methods:
This
cross-sectional
was
conducted
among
388
selected
schools
Lusaka
district,
Zambia,
from
July
2022
to
September
2022.Data
were
collected
using
Hospital
Anxiety
Depression
Scale
(HADS)
analysed
IBM
SPSS
version
28.0.Statistical
significance
determined
at
a
95%
confidence
level.Logistic
regression
used
determine
factors
that
influenced
anxiety
depression
levels
teachers.Results:
Among
teachers,
prevalence
72%
73%,
respectively.Factors
associated
with
were;
being
quarantined
due
(AOR
=
1.96,
CI:
1.11
-3.45),
having
chronic
condition
2.45,
1.19
-5.05),
friend
or
relative
1.8,
1.08
-2.99)
expe-
Language: Английский
Science Mapping the Knowledge Domain of Construction Workers’ Safety Behavior
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 1365 - 1365
Published: May 23, 2023
The
examination
of
construction
workers’
safety
behavior
(CWSB)
is
a
critical
factor
in
mitigating
the
occurrence
accidents.
This
study
conducted
scientometric
and
review
3280
CWSB-related
articles
indexed
Web
Science
database.
Scientometric
analyses
(e.g.,
co-authorship,
co-word,
co-citation,
citation-burst
analysis,
clustering)
objectively
visualized
current
research
landscape,
while
identified
key
topics
challenges
within
CWSB
research.
findings
reveal
that
over
half
originates
from
three
countries:
USA,
China,
Australia.
Concurrently,
Hong
Kong
Polytechnic
University,
City
University
Kong,
Michigan
stand
out
as
most
productive
institutions
domain.
It
noteworthy
China
shows
high
burst
strength
2022–2023,
indicating
development
field
gaining
global
attention.
terms
‘performance’,
‘model’,
‘management’
appear
with
highest
frequency,
keywords
such
‘deep
learning’
‘simulation’
have
experienced
an
increase
citations
recent
years.
Furthermore,
13
co-citation
clusters
were
identified,
cluster
analysis
reviews
converging
on
principal
themes:
‘conception
dimension’,
‘critical
influence
factors’,
‘emerging
technologies’.
also
proposes
gaps
potential
avenues
for
future
investigation,
including
comprehensive
understanding
impact
mechanisms,
long-term
efficacy
interventions,
incorporation
novel
technologies
into
programs.
offers
valuable
insights
extant
pinpoints
emerging
trends
this
area.
provides
essential
information
industry
policymakers,
researchers,
practitioners
context
assists
stakeholders
identifying
comprehending
patterns.
Language: Английский
Motivation strategies for enhancing teacher performance and wellness in post-COVID-19 rural South African schools
Journal of Pedagogical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Language: Английский
Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period: Evidence from a cross-sectional study
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
ongoing
global
crisis
of
Higher
Education
(HE)
institutions
during
the
post-COVID-19
pandemic
period
has
increased
likelihood
enduring
psychological
stressors
for
staff.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
factors
associated
with
job
insecurity,
burnout,
distress
and
coping
amongst
staff
working
at
HE
globally.
Methods
An
anonymous
cross-sectional
was
conducted
in
2023
across
16
countries.
Job
insecurity
measured
using
Insecurity
Scale
(JIS),
burnout
Perceived
Burnout
measure
question,
Kessler
Psychological
Distress
(K10),
Brief
Resilient
Coping
Scale.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
a
stepwise
variable
selection
method
used
associations.
Results
A
total
2,353
participated;
mean
age
(±
SD)
43(±
10)
years
61%
were
females.
Most
(85%)
did
not
feel
one-third
(29%)
perceived
their
jobs,
more
than
two-thirds
(73%)
experienced
moderate
very
high
levels
distress,
half
(58%)
exhibited
medium
resilient
coping.
research
[Adjusted
Odds
Ratio
1.37
(95%
Confidence
Intervals
1.04–1.81)]
part-time,
having
an
academic
appointment
[2.45
(1.78–3.27)],
level
distress.
being
female
[1.35
(1.12–1.63)],
leadership
[1.30
(1.05–1.61)],
Staff
administrative
roles
[1.26
(1.04–1.52)],
mental
health
issues
[2.73
(1.79–4.15)],
who
as
good
excellent
[3.36
(2.69–4.19)]
likely
have
Conclusions
Factors
identified
this
should
be
considered
reviewing
updating
current
support
strategies
all
countries
reduce
stress
improve
wellbeing.
Language: Английский
The impact of unstable jobs on pro-environmental behavior: the critical role of ethical leadership
Byung‐Jik Kim,
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Min-Jik Kim
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Current Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Language: Английский
Teacher Stress and Free Time as a Space for Dealing with Stress
Acta Paedagogica Vilnensia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
51, P. 132 - 145
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
The
aim
of
this
paper
is
to
examine
teachers’
stress
and
free
time
as
a
space
for
coping
with
stress.
When
teachers
experience
negative
emotions
such
anxiety
or
frustration
due
some
form
their
work,
referred
teacher
Research
shows
that
reported
levels
continue
increase.
Free
where
can
use
external
support
personal
resources
mitigate
the
effects
From
pedagogical
point
view,
it
therefore
important
design
quality
prevent
reduce
improve
well-being.
Language: Английский
How to protect those who protect: psychosocial risks in child welfare workers during the pandemic
Journal of Public Child Welfare,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 25
Published: July 7, 2024
Child
welfare
professionals
face
elevated
psychosocial
risks,
especially
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
yet
they
are
often
overlooked
in
specialized
literature,
for
Spanish
workers.
Most
studies
use
linear
models,
neglecting
nonlinear
relationships.
This
study
examined
role
of
job
demands,
resources,
and
impact
on
burnout,
psychosomatic
problems,
work
engagement
196
child
professionals.
Demands
predicted
burnout
problems
both
Hierarchical
Regression
Modelling
(HRM)
Qualitative
Comparative
Analysis
(QCA).
Resources
positively
analyses.
was
significantly
related
to
QCA,
highlighting
nuances
not
captured
by
HRM.
Language: Английский